Zoria: Age of Shattering is an upcoming fantasy squad-based tactical RPG with turn-based combat, follower management, outpost building and more. In the previously shared dev diaries, the team outlined the process of development, in-game stats and one of the locations, the kingdom of Nulbarak. Now it’s time to get to the real deal: the combat in Zoria.
The game features a variety of classes, each with a tree of 16 skills. Out of those, you will be able to choose 9, giving you an opportunity to try out various builds and tactics. Abilities vary from single target to effect over time and area of effect. Some include summoning, spawning area-of-effect items on the battlefield, or using line-of-sight and blocking enemies’ paths.
The protagonist has a special class and can either go the route of damage dealer, shield buffer, or healer, with a lot of flexibility in its skills.
While in combat, you have to pay attention to several specific resources: Action Points, Focus and Mana/Energy. Zoria is not using a traditional grid-based system, thus making the combat a bit more fluid. You will still have battlefield obstacles that can hinder you or your enemy. The game also uses line-of-sight: no more shooting through your companions’ backs!
“But, even if the scales of victory start tipping to you, you can’t be sure of your success. The combat is turn-based, but the world around continues to work on the real-time system. Enemies patrolling nearby can join the action if they get within range, so it can turn simple situations into really complicated fights, depending on the area.”
ABOUT ZORIA: AGE OF SHATTERING
Zoria: Age of Shattering is a classic tactical RPG with fluid turn-based combat, outpost, and follower management. Lead a team of four heroes with their unique skills and perks. Every team member contributes to battles undertaken in the fantasy world of Zoria. The expansive land is filled with magic, ancient history, tumultuous politics, and countless mysteries waiting to be solved by your party.
Check out the game’s Kickstarter page to learn more or to support the project.
